Atascadero fire chief recognized for 32 years of service
(L-R) Council Member Brian Sturtevant, Council Member Roberta Fonzi, Fire Chief Kurt Stone, Mayor Tom O’Malley, Mayor Pro Tem Heather Moreno and City Manager Rachelle Rickard.
Fire Chief Kurt Stone, Mike Hubert named interim fire chief
–The City of Atascadero formally recognized the 32-year contribution of retiring Fire Chief Kurt Stone on Tuesday, June 14. Stone was thanked as part of the city’s Employee Recognition Proclamation for outstanding and exemplary service to the City of Atascadero, the Atascadero Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the citizens of the community, his official retirement date is June 24. Interim Fire Chief Mike Hubert will continue his work until a permanent replacement is found.
The City of Atascadero is currently recruiting for a new fire chief to join the Atascadero Department of Fire and Emergency Services. The Atascadero Department of Fire and Emergency Services responds to medical aid, structure fires, wild land fires, vehicle traffic collisions, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues and public service assists. Responding to about 3000 calls per year, the department operates from two fire stations with six fire engines, two command vehicles, a ladder truck, a 4X4 ambulance and a technical rescue unit. The department has 21 full-time personnel which include the Fire Chief, a Fire Marshal/Code Enforcement Officer and an Administrative Assistant. Seasonal firefighters are used to support the department during fire season.
Atascadero Fire Station One is located just outside of the downtown corridor at the corner of Traffic Way and Lewis Avenue. Fire Station Two is located south of Santa Rosa Road along 101 on West Front road.
For further information visit the City of Atascadero website at www.atascadero.org.
